ABA Oman International School

ABA Oman International School is located in Madinat Al Irfan, in the Airport Heights area of Muscat, Oman. The Madinat Al Irfan campus opened in March 2022 and features modern facilities. The mailing address is PO Box 372, PC 115, Madinat Al Irfan, Muscat, Oman.

ABA serves students from ages 3 to 18, spanning Early Childhood through Grade 12. The Elementary division covers ages 3–10, Middle School 11–13, and High School 14–18. The school offers three levels of the International Baccalaureate programme: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP).

ABA Oman International School is a private, not-for-profit, co-educational day school. It operates as an International Baccalaureate Continuum School. Boarding facilities are not offered.

The school represents students from over 70 nationalities, and staff from around 20 countries. The student body is reported to be over 920 students (Kindergarten through Grade 12). There is no publicly published ratio of local to international students.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) is a formal focus at ABA, emphasising inclusion of diverse faiths, cultures and learning profiles. The school has safeguarding policies and a safeguarding handbook to guide health, safety and welfare procedures. Specific published details on dedicated SEN support are not provided on the public pages.

ABA Oman International School is located in Oman and operates as an IB World Continuum School in Muscat. The IB listing confirms Oman as the country/territory.

No formal religious affiliation is listed for the school; ABA emphasises inclusion of faith diversity as part of its DEIB approach.

Public pages do not publish daily start/end times or a defined school-day schedule. For current start/end times and break routines, contact the school (Admissions registrar@abaoman.org or reception@abaoman.org) or the External Programmes Coordinator (adauria@abaoman.org).

ABA Oman International School offers a bus service, with inquiries about external programmes and transport handled by the External Programmes Coordinator. For bus/service details, use the External Programmes Coordinator contact: adauria@abaoman.org.

ABA Oman International School offers the International Baccalaureate Continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten 1 through Grade 5, Middle Years Programme (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. Instruction is in English, and the IB framework supports inquiry-based, holistic learning across all subjects. The Diploma Programme provides a broad range of subjects across six groups and includes core requirements such as the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. Assessment and planning are integrated through ManageBAC, with university guidance available via BridgeU and Unifrog. ABA is a not-for-profit IB World School with a track record in DP results, including the Class of 2020 and Class of 2021 achieving perfect scores of 45.

ABA Oman International School integrates social and emotional development within its IB continuum, emphasizing personal, emotional, and social growth. The school's approach is framed by Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, celebrating global diversity and fostering a sense of belonging, while maintaining a zero-tolerance stance on bias. A Student Life counselling team provides planning, prevention, and intervention support for students, and guides university admissions pathways. The safeguarding framework includes a designated safeguarding lead focused on wellbeing as part of a whole-school approach to safety and wellness. Health services on campus include a trained nurse and a Health Clinic, supporting student wellbeing through health assessments and care.

ABA indicates that the Admissions process reviews student files, and the administration may consult student support staff before offering a place. The school requires documentation identifying learning and behavioural needs (if applicable). The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program is described as falling under the Student Support Services and serves students in grades 1-10. Learning Support is described as mainstream inclusion with limits (placement not normally exceeding 10% of enrolment per grade; moderate support normally for up to 5% of total enrollment). Parents are expected to provide formal documentation identifying diagnosed areas of need to tailor support, and the student support program operates with a data- and evidence-based approach. The site does not publish a dedicated SEN center; SEN provisions are described within Student Support Services.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided through the Student Support Services department for students in Grades 1-10. The program aims to develop English language skills, cultural awareness and learning strategies to enable successful learning. EAL is part of ABA's broader student-support framework, alongside Learning Support and counselling. The High School content confirms the existence of a Student Support Services framework for language needs and notes counselling support for students. Our school counsellors assist students through planning, prevention and intervention, including university admissions guidance.

The Health & Wellbeing page states that the health and wellbeing of students, staff and families is paramount and that strong safety measures are in place. A trained nurse operates the Health Clinic on campus, with a nurse available during school days to provide care and health education and to liaise with health care providers. The safeguarding lead and the DEIB framework support wellbeing by promoting a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment. The High School counselling team supports mental wellbeing by offering planning, prevention and intervention, and by guiding students through university admissions when relevant.

ABA's safeguarding policy states the school aims to be a safe haven for every member of the community, with safeguarding policies and procedures outlined in the safeguarding handbook. All staff must report suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect in accordance with Omani law and the school's child protection procedures. Staff background checks and criminal screenings are provided to ensure safety. Parents must acknowledge safeguarding commitments as part of enrollment and re-enrollment. The school designates a safeguarding lead, Maria Trindade, who oversees safeguarding and wellbeing and can be contacted for safeguarding matters.

Step 1: Check the Student Grade Placement Chart. ABA places students with age-appropriate peers and the final grade placement is determined after a full review of all required documents. The 2025-2026 School Year chart provides the age-to-grade mappings for Early Childhood through High School.

Step 2: Apply now. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, subject to space. If ABA is a good fit for your family, apply early. The online application form collects detailed information to help the Admissions team understand the student.

Step 3: Documents Required. Prepare digitally: copy of passport; copy of Oman Resident Card (if applicable); current and previous year school reports (must be translated into English and notarized); official school records and/or transcripts for the past two years; provide any documentation identifying learning and behavioural needs (if applicable).

Step 4: Submit Application Fee. A non-refundable application fee of 75 OMR is required for each application. You can pay at the school or via bank transfer; if paying by bank transfer, email a copy of the transfer receipt to the Registrar with the applicant's name so the payment is applied correctly.

Step 5: Evaluation. Students applying to Kindergarten 1–Grade 5 may be invited to visit a classroom as part of the admissions process. Students applying to Grades 3–12 will be scheduled a placement screener to provide the school with baseline language and mathematics skills.

After Applying: Confirm Placement. When a place is offered and accepted, return a signed Declaration of Acceptance. The Admissions team sends the document at the time a spot is offered. A deposit of 10% of the annual tuition is required to confirm acceptance and is deducted from the first semester fees; the deposit is non-refundable unless a written withdrawal notice is provided before the specified date.

Waitlist. Waitlisted admissions follow a priority order and placements are offered as spaces become available: 1. Faculty children, 2) Siblings of children already attending, 3) Returning students, 4) Overseas transfer students, 5) Children of Alumni of the school with no viable alternative, 6) Local transfer students with no viable alternative, 7) Others. Applicants are notified when spaces become available. The Head of School's decision is final and all admissions are granted on a probationary period of ninety days. Spaces are not held until an official letter is issued.

Admission decisions. The Head of School's decision is final. All admissions are granted on a probationary period of ninety days. Spaces are not held until an official letter is issued.

Waitlisted admissions follow a priority order and placements are offered as spaces become available: 1) Faculty children, 2) Siblings of children already attending, 3) Returning students, 4) Overseas transfer students, 5) Children of Alumni of the school with no viable alternative, 6) Local transfer students with no viable alternative, 7) Others. Applicants are notified when spaces become available. The Head of School's decision is final and all admissions are granted on a probationary period of ninety days. Spaces are not held until an official letter is issued.